Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open to all, every day of the week. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (through November 6). In light of the increased number of Covid-19 cases in Birmingham and Alabama, the City of Birmingham has implemented an ordinance requiring face coverings inside City-owned buildings and venues, including the Garden Center and other indoor facilities at the Gardens, effective July 29, 2021. For more information and guidelines for visiting, please click here. We look forward to your visit!

Flicks Among the Flowers

 

Flicks Among the Flowers 2021

Featuring: GREASE

Hosted by the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board

Wednesday, July 28

(Rain date: Wednesday, August 4 | Watch social media for updates!)

Film will start at dusk (approximately 7:45–8 p.m.)

Formal Garden in front of Conservatory

Free Admission ($5 suggested donation)

Bring a blanket or low-profile lawn chair, and find a spot on the lawn to enjoy the film!

Event will include a fifties-themed costume contest.

Fun starts at 6 p.m.

Donations will support the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens' internship program.

Event will follow current health/safety guidelines.

Costume Contest Details

Swing into the fabulous fifties with the Flicks Among the Flowers Costume Contest! We want to see your best Grease-inspired looks, so we’re calling all T-Birds and Pink Ladies to don your leather jackets, poodle skirts, and bobby socks. The top contestants will win prizes from local businesses. Plus, you’ll score an Insta-worthy post at our photo booth. There is no formal entry for the contest, and we will announce the winner before the movie begins. Committee members will judge between 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Refreshments sold by: 

Eugene’s Hot Chicken • Porky’s Pride Smokehouse • Steel City Pops • The Gardens Café by Kathy G (hotdogs and popcorn)

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Colliers | Alabama

Caroline Dorris State Farm

Rhonda Evans GEICO

Kassouff & Co., P.C.

Vineyard Brands